The National Dinosaur Museum is Australia's largest permanent display of prehistoric specimens located in Gold Creek Village, an area within the suburb of Nicholls, Canberra.

The Museum offers wheelchair accessible ramp located to the right side of the steps accessed via paved level pathway approach.  The entrance door (850mm) is connected to the front entrance lobby.  The ramp also leads to a gate (950mm) connected to the undercover deck perfect for a picnic.  Accessibility signage is located outside the museum providing direction.

The front desk is located as you enter inside the museum & the front desk area closest to the lift has an open section without a physical desk barrier.  Inside is spacious with easy access to the exhibitions & to move around.   The museum has one wheelchair available on site for visitors.  Please notify them in advance or ask the team at the front counter.

The museum gift shop & galleries are located on two levels & the birthday party room is located on the basement level.  All three levels are connected by lift access.  The unisex accessible public toilet is located on the basement level & accessed via the lift.  There is a clear & level access to the toilet.  

There is clear & level access to & throughout the gift shop with adequate circulation space between racks & displays,

The Museum houses over 150 dinosaur models, 23 complete skeletons, & over 300 displays of individual fossils in its multi-level indoor gallery.  The gardens cover  an area of over 1500 square metres accessed via level paved pathway.

There is ample free parking at the Museum with two accessible parking spaces directly opposite the entrance. 

The Museum offers a concession for disability pension card holders, carer card holders & seniors.

National Dinosaur Museum

Hoyts Belconnen is located inside the Westfield shopping centre.

Enjoy the accessibility ease that comes with being inside Westfield. Lift access straight to the cinema. Best Parking Spot is Blue level.

Enjoy all the big blockbusters while being surrounded by state of the art surround sounds.Enjoy Treat city for your popcorn or Artie's Bar & Cafe for yummy hot food. Or Ben and Jerrys Scoop store for something creamy.

Booking accessible seats is best done online so you get the spots you desire.  Sunday of each  month, they have sensory screening for people with sensory issues or Autism, by dimming the lights and lowering the volume.  Visual Impairment Options AO and Hearing Options HO are  available check on their website for information on which movies have those options. 

Enjoy 4 hours free parking by validating parking in cinema. 

HOYTS Belconnen

Canberra Reptile Zoo is a fully accessible venue located on O'Hanlon Place within Gold Creek Village, behind Injoy Cafe, opposite the clock tower.  With over 50 different species of reptiles & frogs on display including some of Australia's largest, deadliest & most colourful reptiles.  

The zoo features disabled access to all areas of the venue with step free entry via paved pathway approach.

Accessible toilets are under 200m away at Federation Square.  Accessible parking can be found right outside the entrance to the zoo.

Cafes can be found in Gold Creek Village with outside seating along with a fenced playground.

Canberra Reptile Zoo

Canberra Walk In Aviary is an accessible aviary located 15 minutes from the city centre in Federation Square which is located in Gold Creek Village off the Barton Highway, Nicholls.  

Entrance to the aviary is located directly behind the Green Gold Garden Centre. The Canberra Walk in Aviary is both pram and wheelchair friendly featuring step free entry via paved level pathway approach.  It offers visitors the chance to have an interactive experience where you can observe, photograph & feed the friendly free-flying birds as they fly in the large 1000 square metre planted aviary.  With over 60 different species from Australia & around the world you can count 600 friendly free flying birds including over 250 parrots, 350 finches, quail & pheasants.

Accessible toilets can be found 2km away at Casey Market Town & Crace Recreation Park.  Parking can be found just outside the venue.

Canberra Walk-In Aviary

Cockington Green is an accessible privately owned & operated tourist attraction featuring a fascinating display of meticulously crafted miniature buildings currently featuring 30 different countries with approximately 1,500 miniature people, animals & birds on display set within beautifully landscaped gardens.

Located at Gold Creek Village, 10 minute drive from the Canberra City Centre Cockington Green is a wheelchair & walker accessible display.  This access is available any time by request with the wheelchair entrance located beside the main ticket entrance.  The granite paths & walks ways through the gardens are all accomodating for a variety of equipment.  Wheelchairs & mobility scooters are available for hire for a fee.

Other features include a licensed Garden Cafe, free BBQs, picnic area, playground, two gift shops & miniature steam-train.   me

There is an accessible bathroom located near the Garden Cafe entry with disability access to the Cafe via the Rose Room.

There is a free car park & designated accessible parking spot

Cockington Green Gardens

West Belconnen Pond is  popular trail for dog walkers located in North Western Canberra, right near the ACT/NSW state border. The trail begins and ends from the parking area on Percy Begg Circuit, in the suburb of Dunlop 

Enjoy making your way along the mostly flat trail as you make a full circuit around the West Belconnen Pond. There are two playgrounds along the way, making it a great option for the kids. 

Picnic tables and BBQ areas are provided. Dogs welcomed must be on a leash.

NO TOILETS AVAIL ABE : closet is at 5 Charwood Place (5 mins by car)  cleanliness is a hit and miss . Better option Kippax Fair Shopping Centre  Toilets  . Opened 7am to 9pm ( 8 mins by car)

West Belconnen Pond

Café MAMÉ is an accessible venue in Melba offering a wide selection of vegetarian & vegan dishes, as well as gluten-free bread made in-house.

The cafe offers step free entry via paved pathway approach to wide glass doorway with easy access to the counter. Inside there are freestanding tables & chairs with a limited outside seating available.

Accessible toilets can be found just over 1km away at Charnwood Place.  An accessible parking spot can be found just outside the venue.   

Café MAMÉ

Ikko is an accessible Japanese restaurant located in Belconnen's Grazier Lane, specialising in authentic Udon and Donburi dishes, offering a unique teishoku-style menu.

The restaurant offers step free entry via paved pathway approach.  Inside there are freestanding tables & chairs, communla bench tables, counter stool seating with a Sakura tree display in the middle of the venue.

Accessible toilets can be found parking can be found at Westfield Belconnen (parking too) & Belconnen Fresh Food Markets.  Accessible parking can be found at 68 Emu Bank & 23 Swanson Court.  

IKKO Canberra

Cesar's Cafe is an accessible venue with step free entry via paved pathway approach to double entry doors.

Inside the venue are tables. chairs, high tables, stools & easy access to the counter.  There is plenty of outdoor seating & tables accessed via paved pathway approach. 

Accessible toilets can be found just under 1km away at Macdermott Place & regular parking spots can be found right outside the venue. 

Cesar's Café

Heartbeat Cafe is an accessible venue located in the Whitlam Display Village.  The cafe is an initiative between Woden Community Services and the Suburban Land Agency, providing young and vulnerable Canberrans with a safe place to bridge this skills gap and offer genuine entry-level opportunities.

The cafe offers step free entry via a ramp to covered outdoor seating area to large step free entry doorway with easy access to the counter.  There is further uncovered picnic benches in the gardens.

Accessible toilets can be found onsite along with parking. 

Heartbeat Cafe

Neutral Grounds is an accessible cafe serving barista made coffee, breakfast, brunch with a cozy & welcoming atmosphere.

The cafe offers step free access via paved pathway approach to double doors.  There are freestadnign tables & chairs, easy access to the counters & outside seating & tables.

Accessible toilets can be found at Westfield Belconnen along with parking.  Closer accessible parking can be found at Oatley Court & 9 Weedon Court.

Neutral Grounds

Delhi to Canberra is an accessible Indian restaurant located in Melba, Canberra.

The venue offers step free entry via paved pathway approach to double entry glass doors.  Inisde is spacious with freestanding tables & chairs & easy access to the counter.

There is accessible parking spot right outside the venue. Accessible toilets can be found 1km away at Charnwood Place. 

Delhi to Canberra Indian Restaurant

Drunken Tiger is an accessible Asian takeaway offering a small menu that crosses cuisines and cultures for dishes jam-packed with flavour that can be served up fast. 

The venue is the shop front next to Cafe Mame at the Melba shops.  This is takeaway only so no tables or chairs.

Accessible parking can be found just outside & accessible toilets 1km away at Charnwood Place. 

Drunken Tiger

Remedy by RSL is an accessible cosy neighbourhood coffee shop located in Belconnen.

The venue offers paved pathway approach to large open glass doorway with easy access to the counter & outdoor tables, chairs & stools with umbrella shade.

There is disabled parking spot opposite the venue along with further parking at Westfield Belconnen along with accessible toilets.  Further accessible toilets can be at Belconnen Fresh Food Markets.

Remedy by LSR

Pizza Artigiana is an accessible wood fired pizza restaurant located on the corner of Bowman &, Wiseman Street, Macquarie.

The venue offers step free entry via paved pathway approach with easy access to the counter.  Inside features fixed banquette seating & tabales with freestanding chairs opposite.  There are large communal tables along with plenty of outside tables & chairs.

Accessible parking can be found at the car park opposite with accessible toilets 200m away at Jammison Centre 1. 

Pizza Artigiana

The Shed is a cafe chain restaurant with stores throughout NSW & ACT serving home-style rustic meals & 100% Arabica bean coffee.  The cafes  feature calm earthy tones, industrial metal, concrete, brickwork & soft greenery.

The Belconnen store is located on level 2 Westfield centre accessed via paved level pathway approach to automatic glass entry doors.  Level 2 can be accessed via lift & escalator with step free entry into the cafe, access to the counter, freestanding tables, chairs & banquette seating.

Accessible parking & bathrooms can be found in the Westfield Shopping Centre.

The Shed Café

Knead Patisserie is an accessible venue offering step free entry via paved pathway approach located in the Belconnen Fresh Food Markets

There are freestanding tables inside with easy access to the counter & a large outside seating area with tree shade.

There is a large undercover 2-hour FREE parking located off Ibbott Lane with disabled spots.  

Accessible toilets can be found within the markets including a parents room.

Knead Patisserie serves an array of handmade rustic breads and sweet treats such as tarts, individual cakes, muffins, and pastries. Also on offer is specialty coffee which is sourced and roasted in collaboration with specialty coffee roaster Red Brick Espresso.

Knead Patisserie

Dobinsons Belconnen is an accessible bakery located in the Westfield centre on Benjamin Way, Belconnen.

Entry to Westfield is via paved level pathway approach via glass automatic doors.  There is easy access to the counter & a small shared seating area with low tables & stools.

Accessible toilets & parking can be found within the Westfield Shopping Centre.

Dobinsons

Wokitup is an accessible Asian noodle bar located on Emu Bank, Belconnen.

The venue offers step free entry via paved level pathway to double glass doors with easy access to the counter. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere offering authentic flavors of South-East Asia, with a focus on noodle boxes. The venue has both indoor & outdoor accessible seating.

Accessible toilets can be found 600m away at Westfield Belconnen & 1km away at Diddams Close & Belconnen Fresh Food Markets.  Lots of accessible parking nearby at Lighthouse Car park, 102 & 68 Emu Bank & Swanson Court.  

Wokitup! Belconnen

Wokitup is an accessible Asian noodle house located on Hardwick Crescent, Kippax.

The venue offers step free entry via paved level pathway to glass door with easy access to the counter. The restaurant has a casual atmosphere offering authentic flavors of South-East Asia, with a focus on noodle boxes. The venue features easy access to the counter & accessible seating.

Accessible parking can be found in the car park opposite. Accessible toilet over 3km away at  Shell Coles Express, Hawker.  

Wokitup Kippax

The Irvine is an accessible cafe & bar featuring modern Australian brunch & pub classics utilising local produce located in The Florey shops.

The boho, rustic, industrial interior offers spacious dining with high celings, freestanding tables & chairs, bench seating, hightables & stools all accessed via paved level pathway approach to large open doorway.   There are further covered outdoor picnic bench seating available.

Accessible toilets & parking can be found at Florey Shops

The Irvine Cafe & Bar

More Restaurants & Cafes nearby

Cesar's Café

Chong Co Thai Belconnen

Scullin Sweet Bones

Dobinsons

The Shed Café

The Coffee Club Café - Belconnen

TC house 泰粵樓

Thip's Thai